JACKSON, Wyo. — On Thursday, Jan. 16, Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) announced a successful helicopter rescue responding to an injured skier out of bounds.

TCSAR was notified by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patrol that they were initially responding to the call. Due to the nature of the injury and location, TCSAR confirms they opted for a helicopter response with two volunteers joining the pilot.

Photo: Courtesy of TCSAR Facebook

The patient was a female who had been skiing in the Pinedale drainage and sustained a leg injury that prevented her from skiing out of the backcountry on her own, a TCSAR Facebook post states. TCSAR writes that patrol arrived on scene and helped stabilize and package the patient.

TCSAR landed at the accident site and loaded the patient internally, transporting her to a waiting Jackson Hole Fire/EMS ambulance at the TCSAR hangar.

“Our volunteers extend their gratitude to patrol and mountain guides for their assistance on this rescue,” TCSAR writes.

TCSAR is currently accepting applications for new volunteers through Jan. 31. Read more about becoming part of the program here.

River Stingray is a news reporter with a passion for wildlife, history and local lenses. She holds a Master's degree in environmental archaeology from the University of Cambridge and is also a published poet, dog mom and outdoor enthusiast.